UIBE is a wonderful institution for study and I was able to meet very interesting people.
Monty McGee
Norfolk State University
In many ways, this program helped me become more independent as a person.
I have gained many real-life experiences by interacting with Chinese business people and many other students.
I want to thank KEI for giving me this opportunity, and supporting me in every way.
Zeng Lin
Rider University
Most definitely the time of my life! I couldn't ask for anything better.
I learned a lot about China through the business courses and field trips.
In Shanghai we visited the French Concession where I stood in the room where the first Communist meeting was held in secret.
You get chills when you take a step back and think about what has actually happened.
Nanjing, Sanzhou, Hanzhou, and Wuxi were equally as impressive and impressionable.
To get a history lesson in the place it happened is priceless.
Robert Brady
Auburn University
Thanks so much for providing Luke with a successful year abroad which now, sadly for him, is in the past.
Doug Johnson (parent of Luke Johnson)
Carnegie Mellon University
Great Place! Great Price! Great People! Lifetime Experience!
Robert Burnett
Clark Atlanta University
I�m happy that I had the opportunity to live and study here.
I hope that in the future I can come back and work here because there is a lot of people that need support in any social agency.
Luke (UEES Int. Student)
Pacific University
I loved my experience.
This program helped me realize that international affairs is a career path I will find most rewarding.
Everyone at KEI has helped me in some way come closer to what it is that the future holds.
Claudia is an amazing on-site coordinator!
She became our mom, and comforted us when we were confused and in culture shock!
She even allowed us to us her phone to call home.
Claudia truly made me feel at home, her and her family made Ecuador and amazing place to be, and it had helped me realize that if anything were to happen then I have someone who I can call!
Melisa Byas
University of South Florida
Ecuador is a country that can offer you a variety of unforgettable experiences. I will never forget the relationships I�ve made with my host family, my friends, and the girls that live at the foundation I volunteered at, they touched my heart in a very special way.
Monica (UEES Int. Student)
Bentley College
This program was a once in a lifetime [experience].
I will always cherish it.
Thanks to the KEI New York and Onsite staff.
I am grateful.
Ronald Tiboni
King's College
I was able to learn about many illnesses and preventive health measures which are prevalent in Ecuador. In the afternoons, I was treated to three hours of Spanish classes with some of the most fantastic teachers I have ever had. I never expected to learn as much as Spanish as I did in such a short time!
Rozalin (UEES Int. Student)
John Hopkins University
Things are great in Ecuador! I'm getting along very well with my host family and I love my classes and internship.
I have traveled to Quito and Cuenca so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of the country. Thanks!
Jessica Borrell
University of Pittsburgh
This was an excellent experience. I learned a great deal about the culture, the country of Ecuador and the people. I would recommend it to any student willing to take on a challenge.
Diana (UEES Int. Student)
State University of New York, New Paltz
This was a wonderful experience that I am grateful for.
I would like to say thank you for making the opportunity possible and thank you for the effort and time to make this study possible and as simple for me.
This was a remarkable experience which I will never forget.
Perla Maldonado
University of Houston
Paris is a very diverse place which I did not think it was.
People are very friendly and willing to help if you just ask politely.
Fatima Benaffane
University of Houston
The program is a great opportunity for students that are interested in International Business.
Thank you for the opportunity to learn a new and interesting culture and know exactly what area of study I will be pursuing for grad school.
Ireland was absolutely amazing!
KEI did a great job making sure we were well prepared in advance and then had the outlets for support while we were there.
The price was lower than any other program and it was well worth the cost!
I will definitely put the word out there about the KEI program.
Thanks for everything!!
Mayo Ochiltree
Washington State University
Things are going very well.
Brian is a great Onsite Coordinator.
I have made good friends with others in the program and I really enjoyed working at the radio station.
I have a lot of free time here - I am finding ways to have fun. Thanks for all the help!
Amelia Metier
University of Oregon
I greatly appreciated all the calls and information from the KEI team before my departures. Also, the opportunity itself was the greatest thing I have experienced thus far. I hope to keep this relationship alive for a long time to come.
Patrick (KEI On-Site Coordinator) was easy to find or contact if I needed something or had any questions.
He was very knowledgeable, kind and accessible.
He was a positive part of my KEI experience.
Patrick is wonderful!
The girls in Kenya participate more in class discussions than in the USA.
It was really nice and refreshing � an interesting cultural difference.
There were many more group projects, class presentations and discussions than at my school from home.
It is a much more interactive and involved learning process.
I liked it.
I was really glad to be on campus.
It made it easier to meet people and I felt like I was in the center of everything.
Bailey McGuinness
George Washington University
Great value, good experience, beautiful country.
Kellen (International Students Officer) literally took my hand and walked me through every step of the registration process.
Jill Hansen
University of South Carolina
Patrick was simply amazing.
He was known by all of us to be laid back and hilarious.
He never made you feel as if you were imposing on his time if you went by to ask a quick question and he felt much more approachable than the majority of the professors at USIU.
Be patient and realize you are in Kenya for more than academics.
You are there to learn about a country and its people � a region that is incredibly different than your own.
Denise Dunovant
University of South Carolina
I feel that our program compared to other American students staying in Kenya was the best because everything was so well planned and there was so much to do.
We experienced much more of the country than the other students.
The excursions and Patrick (KEI Onsite Coordinator) were great.
There wasn�t anything that I didn�t enjoy about the program.
Sally Bowen
Viterbo University
I absolutely loved my African experience.
The Americans that also went and the Kenyans I met are some of the coolest people I know.
I will definitely be returning.
Megan Fuehrer
University of Nebraska
The people in Kenya were incredibly kind and generous, to be honest, very much unlike what I�m used to in the U.S.
Kenya is a beautiful place and I would love to go back. It was great having the opportunity to study in Kenya and meet so many people who ended up becoming great friends, and also to travel to so many amazing places that most Americans would never dream of.
I know it sounds cheesy, but there was actually a moment when I was sitting with some friends and I just turned and said �I think deciding to come here was honestly the best decision of my life.
I can�t believe I ever considered not coming.
We are all very much enjoying our stay here. It was everything expected and more. This is such a beautiful city and we discover new things every day. The jobs are going well, we are all being treated very well. Casa Don Ignacio has been great to us. They are ready and willing to help us whenever we need it. We feel very safe and comfortable here.
The tours/activities are also going very well. Last weekend we went white water rafting and it was amazing! we all had such a good time. We are very excited for the upcoming activities.
Thank you very much.
Heather Caccese, Krystina Carlisle, Crystal Seamon, Jacob Emmanuele & Steve Kane
Niagara University (USIL program)
I arrived in Lima two weeks ago. My stay in Lima has been very fun. Lima is a great city.
There are many things to do in Lima and every person I meet is cool.
My classes at USIL have been a little difficult, but it is obvious that my friends� Spanish and mine has improved, and our lives in Lima are easier now.
I am very excited for the next three months for my experiences in Lima and in Peru.
For me, USIL, Lima, and Peru are unique places in the world.
Jordan Lang
Luther College (USIL program)
Last semester I had the opportunity to meet two students from Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola and they told me about this marvelous country.
With regard to my studies in the Hospitality Management Program, I can say that the professors are well qualified and have a good methodology and academic experience.
Fred Berrocales
Universidad del Este-Carolina (Puerto Rico)
I have always wanted to visit Latin America, especially Peru, because of its variety and rich cultural heritage.
Also the classes in the Management Program at USIL are very good, the professors have a lot of patience and my classmates are great.
Claire Deschamps
IESEG School of Management (France)
Why Study in Moscow?
Alum Video 1;
Video 2
Meredith Rawls
Harvey Mudd College
In Moscow, I stood amazed at the site of Lenin�s Tomb, St. Basil�s Cathedral, Red Square and Tritikovsky Boulevard.
In St. Petersburg, I marveled at the eloquent architecture, lavish palaces, glaring city lights, endless waterways and spectacular drawbridges.
However, my most memorable experiences were seeing Cinderella performed by the Kremlin Ballet, and watching the punk rockers, animal tamers and artists display their talents on Old Arbat Street.
Jennifer McMonigle
State University of New York, Cortland
The culture is such an experience and with such a large range of academics/professional opportunities it is just great.
Kelly Burk
University of Pittsburgh
Professor Bogdonov is essentially a human encyclopedia of Russian politics.
I took notes on nearly every sentence he spoke.
Who knew a 3-hour lecture could be so interesting?!?
John Reid
Virginia Tech University
The internship is killer. I am an investor relations intern at a new, but very respectable firm.
We are doing work for RZD, the largest railroad company in Russia.
Justin Huff
University of South Carolina
Moscow has been an amazing experience to say the least.
There are certainly the share of ups and downs (like any living cycle), but I'm so very happy I've had the chance to see, study, interact with, and relate to everything in Russia.
Just the other weekend I was at the State Tretakov looking at pieces by Ivanov and Vereshchagin (one particularly striking painting of a pile of skulls in a desert), and was just in awe of all the art and history that I had missed out on until now.
Two weeks ago I was in Kazan with the KEI group visiting the large collection of both Orthodox churches and mosques in the capital of Tartarstan.
And just the other day, my friends Francesca from Switzerland and Luke from Boston were eating kartoshka from kiosks in the university square overlooking the city.
I feel as alive as I did when I first moved to Chicago. If not more.
There are a thousand (well, let's say at least 55; one for every day) stories like these I would like to share with you and other students.
Thank you and hope all is well with the KEI crew in New York.
Paka!
Truly loving Barcelona, what a lovely international city.
This past weekend I went to Rome.
Seeing all the paintings and structures in person was overwhelming, and shows that pictures really do not do it justice.
I like the school here a lot as well.
Its a small school, which is nice because the classroom sizes are like Marist College and it reminds me of Marist because you see a lot of the same faces.
The students are from all over the world which gives you a good perspective on things and allows you to hang out with kids who aren't American.
I like my classes a lot as well and feel like I am going to learn a lot.
John LiGreci
Marist College
The New York staff were very prompt in answering questions, willing to help (even silly questions!) and understanding.
The school was international and I learned so much about the world and different cultures.
Nicole Selsov
University of Massachusetts
Everything in Barcelona is fantastic.
The professors are very knowledgeable of the subject matter.
I am enjoying the courses and learning to speak Spanish quickly.
The on-site staff has been very helpful throughout my stay.
Travis Lester
Clark Atlanta University
The planned excursions are GREAT and our onsite coordinator is AMAZING!
We have a lot of fun on each excursion and we all can not wait until we go to Madrid.
We love it in Barcelona.
Julianna Sanchez
Point Loma Nazarene University
I thoroughly appreciate your help.
I'm very appreciative of your services.
You've been attentive and helpful ever since the first day I contacted KEI and I'll always be grateful.
Thanks again.
Things are great.
My family is more than welcoming and accomodating, and the same goes for Mama Kaaya (KEI Onsite Coordinator).
I'm having a lot of fun and met some great friends.
This weekend I'm traveling north to Loshoto with some girls from America I met on campus.
Mama Kaaya has given me great advice on the area.
The whole class registration is a bit confusing, but hopefully next week that will be different.
I'm taking different classes than we first agreed on.
But all is well.
I found even better classes being offered.
I would like to say thank you very much for all your help and patience in making all this happen.
I do really appriciate everything KEI has done for me.
Coming here is nothing short of a dream I've been antisipating for years and I'm very thankful.
I love Thailand!
I just got back from the best weekend.
My roommates and a bunch of kids from Germany, Italy and Netherlands went to a place called RCA, a street lined with dance clubs.
The next day we spent shopping at JJ Market.
I love my [clinical] internship.
Each week my schedule changes and I shadow someone different.
This week I work at Siririja Hospital in the mornings and go to Pinklao OPD in the afternoons.
The staff is extremely helpful and very young so I felt very comfortable with them.
Also I have lots of interaction with the patients so that was very nice.
I have met so many awesome Thai students.
The people are more than hospitable.
They also love to practice their English.
Stephanie Littman
Auburn University
We have been non-stop with school and all our travels.
There were so many professors from so many different places at the University, so they knew a lot about many subjects.
I am definitely having an amazing time, and I love it even more every time I think about all the snow and freezing weather back home!
Megan Leberknight
West Virginia University
Your program changed my life!
Laura Reynolds
University of Rochester
I loved the trip.
It was awesome.
The office ladies, international friends, accommodations, school, everything.
I wish I were still there.
I want to go back!!!
Duane Simpfenderfer
Point Loma Nazarene University
First off, Thailand was an amazing, eye-opening experience that has changed my life permanently.
I have really learned so much about myself and what makes all the cultures around the world the same, I loved the experience.
So a big thanks to KEI for my study abroad.
The international relations office is exemplary, they are so friendly and helpful.
Thank you for a life changing 7 months.
I will recommend to all my friends to study through KEI.
Richard Horn
Harvey Mudd College
This was a GREAT, AMAZING program in which I met the most amazing people.
It was an unforgettable experience, sometimes hard to put into words.
So thank you, KEI, for this program.
I will recommend it!
Caroline Senungi
Augsburg College
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